Johnny Cueto makes Triple-A start

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    Johnny Cueto's first medical rehab start went so well that he's in line to get back into the Cincinnati Reds' rotation by the end of the month.

    And Homer Bailey might be right behind him.

    The defending NL Central champions have managed to stay in first place despite missing half of their planned rotation. The two right-handers are on throwing programs and could be back in a couple of weeks.

    Cueto threw 55 pitches for Triple-A Louisville on Saturday, showing good control in his first game since spring training. Cueto and Bailey opened the season on the disabled list with shoulder problems.

    "It felt good -- no pain, no nothing," Cueto said Sunday.

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